The Children’s Competition

CLOSING DATE

Sunday 28th February 2027

Prizes:
Primary School Prizes
Poem: Winner €25                   2 commended €15 each
Short Story: Winner €25         2 commended €15 each

Secondary School Prizes
Poem: Winner €50                                                  2 commended €25 each
Short Story: Winner €50                                        2 commended €25 each

  • The Children’s Competition is open to all Primary and Secondary School Students to participate in the appropriate category.
  • All Entries must be typed.
  • For Primary schools, the work submitted can be a poem or a short story.
  • For Secondary school students can enter a poem or a short story.
  • Submissions can be made online at Listowel Writers’ Week | Competitions (writersweek.ie) or by post to Children’s Competition, 24 The Square, Listowel, Co. Kerry V31RD93.
  • For Competition Rules click HERE

Word Count Limits

Age Group Short Story Poem
Juniors – 1st Class Max 500 words Max 70 lines
2nd – 4th Class Max 500 words Max 70 lines
5th – 6th Class Max 1,000 words Max 70 lines
1st Year – 3rd Year Max 1,000 words Max 70 lines
4th–6th Year Max 1,000 words Max 70 lines

 

Adjudicators: TBA

Sponsor: TBA

Entry Fee: Free of Charge